THE BIGGEST CATS In The World
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THE BIGGEST CATS In The World
We know that some of you are dog people, but we’re going to cater to the cat people for now, more
specifically, the big cat people. Yes, were not going to talk about your common, garden variety house cat
here, we’re giving you the big boys. Number one is the biggest one of all so make sure you stay tuned
for that. Here are the 10 biggest cats in the world.
Number 10. The Clouded Leopard
This beautiful Asian cat, named for its spotted coat, is seldom seen in the wild, and its habits remain a
bit mysterious. Clouded leopards roam the hunting grounds of Asia from the rain forests of Indonesia to
the foothills of the Nepali Himalayas.
They are definitely larger than your average house cat, weighing around 51 pounds. But despite their
size, they are excellent climbers. But despite that, scientists believe that they do most of their hunting
on the ground, feasting on deer, pigs, monkeys, and smaller fare such as squirrels or birds. They are
aided in their hunting by the largest canine teeth of any wild cat.
Scientists are not sure exactly how clouded leopards act in the wild. They are probably solitary animals,
like most cats. Females give birth to a litter of one to five cubs every year, and the young leopards
remain dependent upon their mother for about ten months.
Number 9. The Eurasian Lynx
The Eurasian lynx is one of the widest ranging cats in the world and can be found in the forests of
western Europe, Russia and central Asia. They are the largest of the lynx species, and at 79 pounds, the
third largest predator in Europe after the brown bear and the wolf.
These incredible cats are strict carnivores, feeding mostly on mammals such as deer. When food is
scarce they also eat smaller prey like hares, foxes and rabbits.
They are excellent stalkers and are so secretive that their presence in an area can go unnoticed for years
on end. Come meal time, the Eurasian lynx stalks its prey from the cover of thick vegetation. It then
pounces on its unsuspecting lunch, delivering a fatal bite to the neck or snout.
In Europe, the Eurasian lynx was once on the brink of extinction, with numbers falling to around 700
between 1930 and 1950. The good news is that conservation work has allowed populations to bounce
back, with numbers increasing 10-fold over the past 50 years.
Number 8. The Cheetah
Mostly known for their speed, they are the fastest land animal after all, most people seem to forget that
these guys are quite big as well. Weighing at an average of 119 pounds, these guys definitely aren’t
housecats.
Nearly all wild cheetahs can be found in sub-Saharan Africa, where they roam open, grassy savannah
plains and open forests. A small population lives in northeastern Iran, although only a few dozen remain
there.
A cheetah can reach 112km/h in just three seconds – that’s faster than a sports car accelerates! Its body
has evolved for speed, with long legs, an elongated spine, adapted claws to grip the ground and a long
tail for balance.
Sadly, this beautiful animal is threatened by loss of habitat and prey, as well as conflict with humans. As
a result, the cheetah is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red list, and, today, an estimated 9,000-
12,000 remain in Africa.
Number 7. The Leopard
The leopard is the most elusive and secretive of the large felids. They are extremely difficult to trace and
locate in the wild. And it’s not because their tiny. At 143 pounds, they aren’t actually kittens. Not only
big, but they are insanely strong. They are pound for pound the strongest of the big cats. They are able
to climb trees, even when carrying heavy prey, and often choose to rest on tree branches during the
day. One reason why leopards sometimes take their prey up in the trees is to ensure lions or hyenas
can’t steal them.
They are also known for their distinctive dark spots called rosettes, which create beautiful patterns
against their otherwise light fur. Black leopards however have dark fur which makes it difficult to see the
spots. They appear almost solid black and are often called black panthers.
Leopards have the widest range of habitats of all the big cats. This adaptability has allowed them to
survive in various different geographic areas. Perhaps the most extreme example is the amazing snow
leopard which lives in the Himalayas.
Throughout history, leopards have been depicted in artwork, mythology and folklore in numerous
countries. They are also now commonly used as an emblem in sports in much of Africa.
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